Government of Canada - Atlantic

R.P.N. (registered practical nurse)


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Pay34.44 / hour
LocationKingston/Ontario
Employment typeFull-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: 44985657

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

      Experience

      1 to less than 7 months

      On site

      Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

      Work setting

      • Willing to relocate
      • Hospital/medical facility or clinic

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • Administer medications
      • Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing
      • Conduct specimen collection
      • Ensure infection control
      • Monitor nutritional intake
      • Observe and record medication’s therapeutic and side effects
      • Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving and sterilizing operative areas
      • Record medication’s therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files
      • Provide pre-operative and post-operative personal and comfort care
      • Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy
      • Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families
      • Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures
      • Monitor patients' progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with appropriate members of healthcare team
      • Coordinate the movement of patients through the health care system

      Credentials

      Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

      • Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work
      • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate

      Experience and specialization

      Area of specialization

      • Gynecology
      • Medical unit
      • Orthopedics
      • Surgery
      • Float

      Additional information

      Security and safety

      • Criminal record check
      • Immunization records
      • Vulnerable sector check

      Work conditions and physical capabilities

      • Fast-paced environment
      • Work under pressure
      • Repetitive tasks
      • Physically demanding
      • Manual dexterity
      • Attention to detail
      • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
      • Standing for extended periods

      Personal suitability

      • Accurate
      • Client focus
      • Dependability
      • Efficient interpersonal skills
      • Excellent oral communication
      • Flexibility
      • Initiative
      • Interpersonal awareness
      • Judgement
      • Organized
      • Reliability
      • Team player
      • Values and ethics

      Benefits

      Health benefits

      • Dental plan
      • Health care plan
      • Vision care benefits

      Financial benefits

      • As per collective agreement
      • Group insurance benefits
      • Life insurance
      • Pension plan

      Other benefits

      • Subsidised public transportation
      • Team building opportunities
      • Wellness program
  • About the company

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